Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 07 January 2026
07 Jan 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The result of the division on motion S6M-20295, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on stopping the Scottish Government’s business tax increases, as amended, is: For 64, Against 47, Abstentions 6.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament recognises that businesses across Scotland have seen increased costs in recent years due to rampant inflation and increased energy costs; notes the reliefs and support that are currently in place on non-domestic rates, and recognises that policy decisions by the Scottish Government on these matters will be set out in the Budget on 13 January 2026.
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In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-20294.2, in the name of Ivan McKee, which seeks...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. 17:12 Meeting suspended. 17:14 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We move to the vote on amendment S6M-20294.2, in the name of Ivan McKee. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Constance. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP) Arthur, Tomt...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20294.2, in the name of Ivan McKee, is: For 82, Against 28, Abstentions 6. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20294.1, in the name of Michael Marra, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20294, in the name of Craig Hoy, on lowering ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) Boyack, Sa...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20294.1, in the name of Michael Marra, is: For 19, Against 97, Abstentions 1. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-20294, in the name of Craig Hoy, on lowering bills for Scotland’s workers, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Me...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP) Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (SNP) Baillie, ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-20294, in the name of Craig Hoy, on lowering bills for Scotland’s workers, as amended, is: For 81, Against 29, Abste...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20295.1, in the name of Ivan McKee, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20295, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on stopping ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP) Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (SNP) Beattie,...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20295.1, in the name of Ivan McKee, is: For 64, Against 47, Abstentions 6. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20295.2, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20295, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on stopp...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would like to vote yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We will ensure that your vote is recorded. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (I...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20295.2, in the name of Daniel Johnson, is: For 27, Against 58, Abstentions 32. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The final question is, that motion S6M-20295, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on stopping the Scottish Government’s business tax increases, as amended, be agree...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Pauline McNeill
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I can confirm that your vote will be recorded, Ms McNeill. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP) Arthur, Tom (Ren...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-20295, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on stopping the Scottish Government’s business tax increases, as amended, is: Fo...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
That concludes decision time.